Part of a $50 million nationwide initiative
At a time when many communities are struggling to find ways to replace revenue lost as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Beardstown’s community leaders … Login to continue reading Login…
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LaHood hears need for rescue equipment, river access
During a stop in Beardstown last Thursday afternoon, 18th Congressional District Representative Darin LaHood, told local officials he would support their efforts to convince the… Login to continue reading Login…
Barbara Jean Deaton
Barbara Jean Deaton, 93, of Beardstown died Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born March 19, 1927, in Rockford, the daughter of Fredrick…
Fred William Reither
Judge Fred William Reither, 96, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Regency Health Care in Springfield on Aug. 10, 2020. He was born in Beardstown on April…
Jorden Lee Dunmire
Jorden Lee Dunmire, 12, of Beardstown, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Beardstown. He was born July 16, 2008, in Jacksonville, the son of Melika Lee Dunmire. …
Briston Michael Dunmire
Briston Michael Dunmire, 15, of Beardstown, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 in Beardstown. He was born Aug. 1, 2005, in Jacksonville, the son of Melika Lee Dunmire. He…
Gary Lee Dunham
Gary Lee Dunham, 80, of Macomb passed away at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 5, 2020, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. He was born Dec. 10, 1939, in…
Body of second missing boy recovered
Updated Aug. 10 The body of the second youth who disappeared in the Illinois River Thursday evening has been recovered. The body was discovered… Login to continue reading Login…
Roberta A. Ruppel
Roberta A. Ruppel, 92, died of natural causes on Monday morning, Aug. 3, 2020 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born Dec. 27, 1927, in Cass County,…
Ronnie Lee Chestnutt
Ronnie Lee Chestnutt, 79, of Nebo, formerly of Beardstown, died peacefully surrounded by his family at the home of his grandchildren, Brittany and her partner Nate on Tuesday, July…